House Bill No. by Representative Firment seeks to empower the governing authority of Grant Parish to make determinations regarding the permitting of Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells, geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide, and pipelines for transporting carbon dioxide within the parish. The bill enacts new provisions in R.S. 30:4(C)(17)(c), 1104(F), and 1104.3, which stipulate that the authority of the Department of Conservation and Energy to issue permits for these activities is subject to local option procedures. Specifically, if the Grant Parish governing authority adopts a resolution or ordinance prohibiting such activities, the Department cannot issue any permits or certificates for them, regardless of prior applications.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any resolution or ordinance passed by the Grant Parish governing authority must be communicated to the Department of Conservation and Energy. The local prohibitions will take effect immediately upon adoption and will supersede any conflicting state or local laws, ensuring that no prior agreements or applications can confer rights that contradict the parish's decision. The bill also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the law is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act will become effective upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.